skin rash

[jimbiz446]

Have a skin rash on small section of left arm have been working out and sweating all over body.  


This discussion is related to Skin Rash on arms.

[Bhupinder Kaur, MD]

Hello,
The symptoms that you have mentioned are not specific for any disease and it can be due to hives, sweat dermatitis or heat rash. Avoid using any lotions and creams for the meantime. Use a mild cleanser with moisturizing properties like Cetaphil. Also use cotton clothes and change the clothes twice if there is any increased sweating. Try keeping the skin free of sweat as far as possible. If the symptoms still persist then you can apply mild steroid like dermacort. For the itching antihistaminics like Benadryl or Claritin can be taken.

It is very difficult to precisely confirm a diagnosis without examination and investigations and the answer is based on the medical information provided. For exact diagnosis, you are requested to consult your doctor. I sincerely hope that helps. Take care and please do keep me posted on how you are doing.

[aannie12334]

could be sweat rash. does it come and go? is it dry or normal?